Ophthalmology Assistant
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Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Ophthalmology Assistant.
You will be working as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide high quality diagnostic testing within the Ophthalmology Department. This will include liaising with Eye clinic staff including Ophthalmologists, Optometrists, Orthoptists, Nurses and administrative staff to deliver a high quality ophthalmology service.
You will undertake a range of ophthalmic investigations including Humphrey Visual Fields (HVF) tests, retinal imaging using OCT and measuring visual acuity using Snellen and Log Mar charts. Good organisational skills are also required to monitor stock and equipment levels within the department.
Experience within a healthcare setting or optics is essential, as well as good numeracy, literacy and IT skills. Training specific to the role will be provided.
Main duties of the job
To support the Ophthalmology Team in maintaining an efficient & safe environment for thecare of everyone attending the Ophthalmology DepartmentTo assist all Registered Health Care Professionals in the provision of delegated care topatientsTo undertake diagnostic & monitoring tests as required, providing clin
This is a full time role which will routinely involve shift patterns between 08:00-20:00 Monday - Friday and 09:00-17:00 Saturday and Sunday.
About us
We are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients' own homes.
We are one of the largest NHS organisations in England, employing more than 12,000 staff.
We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options.
Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services.
Our philosophy is thatTime Mattersto everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause time delays for our staff and patients.
We are investing in our commitment to Time Matters with a partnership with leading electronic patient record (EPR) supplier Epic. This digital transformation will bring what's widely regarded as the world's best EPR system to ESNEFT, transforming life in hospital for staff and patients.
If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from you.
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Details
Date posted
19 February 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
432-HR2229-24
Job locations
Ipswich Hospital
Heath Road
Ipswich
IP4 5PD
Employer details
Employer name
East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Ipswich Hospital
Heath Road
Ipswich
IP4 5PD
Employer's website
https://www.esneft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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